I ordered our SE in March of 2020 just before UK lockdowns. After rebates it was cheaper than the same gas Mini. Took delivery in August 2020, and was told it was the second SE registered in the state of Iowa. My wife and I love this car and have zero regrets. It is so fun to drive! I regularly get 125 to 135 miles a charge if I stay off the interstates, and have a personal best of over 160 miles. In the past 2 years I have had NO service done to the car. We have saved over $2000 in fuel cost after subtracting out the costs of charging (compared to gas Mini). The longest road trip I've taken is about 500 miles.

After watching Tommy and his Dad talk about this vehicle I ordered the same car in Aug 2021 and received it on Dec 2021. It’s my first electric car for our family of 3. We only charge at the moment on level 1 due to our home needing an electrical panel upgrade, but we have not had really any issues regarding range. My 11 yr old only complaint is probably having an AC vent in the back since she is normal in the back. Otherwise my family and I love it!!! Thanks for the videos otherwise I don’t think I would have jumped to buy it.

@JustinLee993

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I was 50/50 about it until I saw an enthusiast buy it and I was sold! I have the same one in Island Blue!

@marthareyes8891

2 жыл бұрын

@@JustinLee993 When I saw the video of them picking it up in New Mexico I loved the color so much I ordered Island blue with the MINI collection. There videos sold me on the car.

@nfuenmayor

6 ай бұрын

Question: there is or isn’t an AC vent for the riders in the back?

My SE is also a year old now, got it for 23k (euros mind u) after government grants here in Spain. What a treat! BTW, it’s one of the - if not THE- most efficient EV’s out there. It’s also incredibly well built. It’s my third MINI, and the first one without an issue in its first year. It’s better built than my father’s 335i f30 for god sake! Definitely a sleeper in this fat SUV EV world we live in.

@alexdubois6585

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, because you don't carry 1 tone of battery, it is more efficient and zippier...

@jadonharper1493

11 ай бұрын

Can you elaborate on what you mean by the most efficient EV?

I was sadly selling my cooper s 4door back to the dealership last year cause of financial reasons, but as I was waiting I watched some guy buy an SE and drive off with it. I wanted it ever since and can’t wait to get one someday. No complicated gas engine to rattle itself apart sounds like an absolute dream!

Ordered mine in November 21 and just got it last month. I love her! Such a fantastic car and an added benefit being an EV. Sooooo fun to drive.

Gotta love the snow brush in the car in May. I still got mine in Boston. It was 30 degrees last week.

IF I were forced to get a cheap EV or forced to get a Mini, this is what I would go for! :) One of the best deals that TFL has had in years. lol

@RippenGriff

2 жыл бұрын

Kona EV, more power and range. Shaped like a mini too

@shitloveaduck

2 жыл бұрын

@@RippenGriff - agreed!

@Malc664

2 жыл бұрын

@@RippenGriff More $ but more car.

@Chrisb8s

2 жыл бұрын

@@RippenGriff you should drive a mini cooper SE.. it's like a BMW it feels luxurious and quality Solid as a rock and it has the i3 sport motor.. I have driven teslas for almost 5 years and know that the average day I rarely go over 75 miles, and I can charge in my garage during the day or at night, basically whenever the car is sitting there. in addition, there are ccs chargers all over Phoenix now, so for me, it's a perfect car. We also have a Tesla Model Y for big loads and long drives

@RippenGriff

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chrisb8s thanks for the info, I have a Hyundai Veloster N and a Model 3 Performance. I guess having the range is more important to me.

Top tip. Don't floor it like you did by tramping the pedal to the board. A gradual squeeze yields a faster time ! The Michelin cross climates would also create some resistance.

Thanks for the review. Only thing is you can't find a new one under $35k & used ones are close to that. They were suppose to be under $30k new. This market sucks!

@doomsday9973

2 жыл бұрын

its because they aren't selling the base trim right now.

I have a 2020 Mini SE signature plus I got during the early months of the pandemic and I've been charging it on Level 1 at home and occasionally Level 2 at work and have driven 24000 miles in Socal. This car is perfect for the city and the commute. I have a 60 mile round trip commute and routinely drive 80 to 90 mph on the fwy for half the commute distance. The real world range is actually improving, now easily 120 miles on my commute and 140 miles if i stay off the fwy. The $7500 tax credit got extended this year as the Biden BBB plan got blocked so I decided to get a new one in British racing green and all new ones come with the 8.5" infotainment screen. I am going to sell my old one after I take delivery of the new one in July, for almost the same price as it cost me, minus the tax credit. A no brainer move since I get a new car with a new battery in the color I wan't with a new 4 year warranty and free maintenance. This is the perfect second car if you have another ICE or long range EV.

@SheriSoltes

2 жыл бұрын

I’m also waiting for my ‘23 in BRG! Yay, us!

@johnlee5307

Жыл бұрын

@@SheriSoltes just got mine two weeks ago. It'll be my wife's car, she loves it. I'm holding on the mine until the Lucid Airpure comes out early next year.

@silvergameofthrone

Жыл бұрын

A no brainer to dump almost new car because of screen size ? Wtf

We love our 2022 Mini Cooper SE and our only 'complaint' is the drop in range in the very cold but here in MD that is really not a frequent issue. This is a fourth vehicle for us in a family of four drivers and since I have the longest commute (70 miles round trip) I often drive the Mini. I drive mostly highway and average above 70mph so my warm weather range is more like 100 miles and will fall to 80ish miles below 20 degrees. Again, not a big deal for me and the car is a blast to drive with the power between 30-60 very strong and instant. Overall rivals our 2018 GTI in overall enjoyment to drive...almost ;-).

We love our mini se. I watched your video when y’all bought it. We are about to take a 1200 mile round trip in ours. It’s very efficient and charges quick. Hopefully all of electrify America will be working well. It really is a great value. Well built, good price and most people don’t really need more range on a daily basis than this has. We have gotten over 140 miles on a charge and still had range left. I charge once a week.

@justinfowler2857

2 жыл бұрын

Electrify America is hit or miss. Side note that if you don't use their app membership (either the 4 per month or preloaded) they put a $50 hold on your card every time you charge.

@Goliath7781

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinfowler2857 we have the preloaded on app. We have an adapter for Tesla destination chargers and have mapped out many level 2 options, just in case. It will for sure be an adventure.

The only thing I think is annoying about the latest Minis is the Union Jack taillights - when the turn signals are on, they light up the "stripes" of the Union Jack - which since each side is half a Jack, means the left turn signal is a *RIGHT POINTING ARROW*. I had a first-gen i3, and loved it. I was sad that they retired the model without coming out with one more "battery increase" version. I really wanted a 200 mile i3. Hopefully they'll do it with the mini.

@edinreviews

2 жыл бұрын

We have a 2021 i3 120ah which has a 42.2 kWh usable battery. Over the last year it has averaged 4.3 m/kWh so around 180 miles on a full charge. Best we had from a charge was 4.7m/kWh last summer which would just about give 200 miles. If they could fit that battery in the Mini and sell it as a long range version they’d be on to a winner 👍🏻 I also think BMW should have refreshed the look of the i3 (no need to change the shell) and updated its tech so they could keep it going. It’s a phenomenal car👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@doomsday9973

2 жыл бұрын

@@edinreviews They did update it. and it gets way over 200 miles. its called the i4 lol

@karlapetty3067

Жыл бұрын

@@edinreviews i agree. i just totaled my i3 and since they stopped making them i went back to a mini..that i3 was amazing. just enough room. im a small car kinda girl

The 2023’s do come with both the old level 1 charger and a new level 2 charger, so that takes care of one of Tommy’s issues. No change in the MSRP from the 2022’s even with the addition. But MINI has restricted the sales of the cheapest trim.

@carperdiem8754

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was barely able to get a base trim order in a couple of months ago.

@rogermartinez78

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that but I went ahead and a Iconic trim model two days ago.

@torreyrad1

2 жыл бұрын

@@alphathechicken4248 Yes it comes with two chargers, a level 1 and a level 2. The level 2 is capable of 40 amps, but the MINI pulls a max of of 32 amps. You won’t need the Charge Point.

@shireeshsharma3811

2 жыл бұрын

I am seeing the cheapest 2023 model for $34800 on the Mini USA website. Isn’t that almost $5k more than what everyone is claiming the price to be?

@doomsday9973

2 жыл бұрын

@@shireeshsharma3811 because the cheapest you can buy right now is the signature trim. They aren't currently offering the base model. Also factor in the $7500 tax credit.

Great video Tommy! We just ordered our 2023 SE Signature 2.0 as our second EV! Really really excited for it.

Ours arrives tomorrow & already loving it

Can confirm have those tires on my vehicle, driving in 25C+ in California during my last big road trip, they did admirably (did have V-rated ones tho, so fairly overkill vs what most ppl buy tbf). But for me, who lives on the west coast of Canada where it could be 10 and raining and -20 in snow on the same day, all weathers are a godsend. I don't feel the need to put my blizzaks on for the winter, honestly

Had mine for a month now. The biggest complaint I have is that the ranger isn’t a little longer because it’s just so nice to drive anywhere, but especially on the highway. Just put my roof rack on so I can do some biking and kayaking around town this summer. Have been steady at 4.5 kWh per mile, which is close to double the efficiency of these new EVs with giant batteries. The integration with Apple CarPlay is overly fussy compared to UConnect, but it’s workable. It’s just a great little car that feels good to drive. Makes you feel superior to all those gas hoggers (like my Jeep!)

@TheAdventureAuto

2 жыл бұрын

4.5kWh per mile...that's not very efficient ;)

@johnlee5307

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAdventureAuto he obviously meant to write 4.5 miles per kwh, which is in the range of the most efficient EV's.

@TheAdventureAuto

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlee5307 I know, that's why I put the wink.

@silvergameofthrone

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAdventureAuto read between lines it's a typo

how cool.. I love it.. yes I drive a model Y, but ordered one of these for around town since both my wife and I work. and for long trips or lots of stuff we have they Y. can't wait to get our Mini Cooper SE!

Thanks for the review - we’re coming up on 9 months ownership of our Chili Red 2021 SE. Have seen only 2 other SEs in south central Ontario in all this time. I suspect unimpressive range has kept it from selling well here. And while it don’t seem great on paper it’s worked out very well for us. It would be an unusual day for us to need to travel more than 80-100km and so getting almost 200 in the summer and about 160 indicated in the winter is just fine. We’ve done 600km round trips with some planning. As for fun factor - it’s terrific. Feels quick, handles great and thanks to the rather upright cabin design, it’s much more spacious inside than you’d think, what with those A pillars and windshield decently away from your face. Seats are fantastic, fit and finish seems above average and I love the fact it looks like a car not a science experiment. As semi-empty nesters we have the rear seats down most of the time - providing two seater fun with a smidge of errand running practicality. Annoyances include an overly long symphony of bings and bongs at power up, drive modes that need to be reset every time you get in, and a seriously disorganized driver information display that looks like a tacked on afterthought compared to the ICE Minis. Nothing a software update and mild cabin refresh wouldn’t take care of. Best of all tho, it costs less than $10 week to charge at home for all the weekday driving we need. If the quality holds up I can’t see regretting this purchase. Suck it Suncor and friends! 😜

I love the service from Mini... we ordered ours awhile ago, but once you get a vin, they track the production and shipping.. so I can follow the cargo ship which is about to hit the Long Beach Port and then trucked over to us in Scottsdale Our is a bit of a unicorn.. a 2023 Signature base model... no sun roof, no frills the base model and cheapest. the New British Racing green. I cannot wait!!

I have had one for about a year now. I love it. I live in a vacation like city with great weather year round. My mini is living it's best life.

The best thing that ever happened to Mini is the EV. same for all BMW's Land Rovers... every car i guess🤔

We don't have a ICE car anymore (kinda). The husband drives a Mini Cooper SE, I drive a BMW i3s REX. Same drive train, same performance but the mini (due to his go cart feeling) is absolutely so much more fun to drive, and because of his heat pump much more efficient in the Winter. Same traject in the Summer gives the Mini about 5 kWh/mile, the BMW will get 4.2 KWh/mile. In the winter I drop down to about 2.3 KWh/mile while the mini keeps around 3.5 KWh/mile. Because of the limited range, I wish they made a REX version of the Mini, that would be right now be the ultimate Mini they could make.

@OMDF01

2 жыл бұрын

Where would the BMW engineers put the motorcycle motor in that “ultimate“ Mini SE Rex of yours? 😂

The range and the lack of a lease option was the reason I now drive a 2021 Kona EV.. The Kona is a great option with much more power and more then double the range. I also replaced the horrible stock tires with the same tires you have on the mini and they are awesome in the rain and snow up here in the Pacific Northwest.. definitely worth the hit in range for the safety factor…

@katiecannon8186

Жыл бұрын

Which tires? I’m looking at the Kona ev.

@itgoesfast2722

Жыл бұрын

@@katiecannon8186 the Michelin cross climate 2. They are great tires for all year and amazing in the wet and more then adequate for snow. I have had them for a year now on my Kona EV here in the Pacific Northwest with no complaints.

Sticke a Our Next Energy Gemini battery pack, like the one used in the 750 mile Tesla, and give it faster charging. By my back of the napkin calculation that would give this a 250 mile range(198 winter) so it could be great for road trips to new roads.

I love the Minis! I have a 04 S model, 6 speed manual supercharger, I have 3 performance mods, pulley for the supercharger, cold air intake, and sport exhaust. I’m able to gap my friends stock Volkswagen GTI after the exhaust being installed, was no expecting it.

Once they make an AWD Countryman EV variant with a 200+ mile range, then they'll have my attention, but they did a good job of electrifying the existing 2-door hardtop platform and making it at an approachable price point. We have a '19 Countryman ALL4 that rarely goes on highway trips longer than 140 miles round trip so a hypothetical EV Countryman replacement would fill the bill down the road (we have a Silverado we use to tow our camper for longer highway trips).

While more range would be better that would come at the expense of more weight. We took a realistic look at our usual driving habits and felt that the 114 ish distance was going to be more than enough. While clunky, you can either use the “other car” (the average household has 1.88 vehicles) or you can car share/rent a car for those rare cases that you need more range. The prevalence of chargers also helps to increase the effective range.

I love this car. I keep trying to talk my wife into one but she is keeping her 02 R53 JCW

Good information around regional area of mountain, sun and snow. Hoping to see a review on 2023 models!

What we need is a lower range EV like the Mini (maybe with 120-130 miles), with really fast charging, or at least better than 50 kw charge speed. That’s about what people really need day to day, at least speaking for me. Tesla should really come up with that $25k model they talked about!

@alexdubois6585

2 жыл бұрын

completly agree, with 2 motors and what we care about is 0-30, not 0-60...

Would love one if the range was better. Yes I know 110 miles is ok for a daily driver most of the time but it would not be good enough for me too often. If they brought one out with a 250 mile range I would order one.

I like this because it looks like a car instead of a spaceship.

The BMW i3 Powertrain was developed back in 2009 on the Mini E. It's kind a back home situation

Really looking forward to your review of the next gen Mini EV with LFP batteries. Can Great Wall continue the Mini tradition you reported on so well in this video? BTW - I own a 2008 S thanks in part to watching your videos on mini's.

My SE just hit the port waiting to be shipped to Baltimore! Can’t wait!

I want one :/ trying to decide between the light interior vs. the dark interior (which yours has). Also trying to decide which seats to get lol.. thanks for the video and review hopefully I can get one before they move production to China :/

The OEM wheels looked great, but I understand the want for a better ride as well.

it's crazy that mini and jaguar, two companies with reliability history, both have top tier EVs.

Bought a Cooper SE based on some of the content on this car and channel when you first picked it up. Absolutely love it! Glad I was able to snag a 2022 that came with all standard equipment as specified. 2023 are hard to get an order lined up and are getting credits for features not being present. Regardless these are one of the best EVs money can buy!

@Chrisb8s

2 жыл бұрын

We are lucky to have ordered ours early this year. it's in production now and we got the cheapest one we could.. no sunroof or other upgrades.. The cool thing was that my wife got in it and it felt as comfortable as our volvo wagon. We can't wait to get ours.they are very hard to find.. and BMW no longer sells the base model.. so it's cool that we got it before the got rid of the low price one. and that they are building it too!

My Jaguar iPace is awesome but I miss my Cooper D mini… can’t wait for one with a real 200 mile range

As far as rhe low seating position. Did you try the lever on the outside of the seat ? . I dont know if the electric models have it . Your GP has it . Also pull it up and down while not seated.. many people break the handle with too much weight in the seat.

Great review Mate

Nice Mini by the way. Good luck with it !

It's unfortunate that the $7500 fed credit does not apply to the mini anymore (rules changed in August), I was close to buying one until I found that out.

@silvergameofthrone

Жыл бұрын

This why people are not taking deliveries . Go Brendon Go 🚶‍♀️

How the passage of a little time changes things so quickly. CHEVY bolt EV 2023 base price with destination charge is $26,500. Price pressure is on MINI, now with its 125 mile range.

Thanks for reviewing this car, hadn't heard much about it previously. Do you guys ever talk about safety ratings when doing your reviews? I haven't noticed any yet. I think that would be very helpful, since it is one of the main things I look at when car shopping. Otherwise, I think your information is quite useful.

@shitloveaduck

2 жыл бұрын

They do a list of the best and worst for safety every year. They separate categories so it’s likely to be discussed.

Range and cost is top of the list for most of us. Why does it take so look for you to tell us that?

Great overview Tommy. Do you think they will offer any of the other body styles for the mini to make a larger and more practical vehicle? I've heard the charge curve is very good and the vehicle can be reasonably practical for road trips. I would probably swap to the original summer tires and wheels for the summer months, should give you better efficiency and it will even out your tire wear

Same thing with eGolf with all the pros and cons. I like them. Even more reason to like them with the crazy gas prices.

How is it for tall people? I’m in a rural area with no dealerships where I can go sit in a Mini.

great cool and fun car, but I would still choose the I3s, because: larger battery (42kwh), RWD!, Carbon monocoque, frunk and better space! Really a shame they could not fit the large i3 battery in this!

@OMDF01

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you can compare the handling of the i3 mounted on “bicycle tires” with the Mini Cooper SE. Moreover, more batteries mean a costlier car which is a nonsense with this car: a city/suburban commuter. Don’t forget the i3 bombed in sales due to its high MSRP. Basically, it was a failure. But, by all means, if the i3 is your “dream car“ (lol!), go get one: plenty of used i3 out there to choose from (!).

Very nice review. I think downsizing to 16 inch wheels was a favorable decision.

@gregghorner9107

Жыл бұрын

16 inch wheels and tires are cheaper and perform better. I am so over the oversized wheel craze.

My current car is a Mini JCW. I like this Mini EV, but for me, the range would need to be 200+ miles before I considered buying one.

This is a great work commute car

Are those tiny wheels a US option. I'm the UK it comes only with 16s or 17s.

Every time you mention the tax credit I cringe. That’s because it only applies to someone who has a large enough tax liability for it to apply. If someone has a lower income but otherwise can afford the car they end up paying more than someone with a higher income because they don’t get the full tax credit.

@charleslindsay3201

2 жыл бұрын

exactly the problem-most people don't know that.

@timwoody3835

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterhestevold4360 if you’re paying that much in taxes, you probably don’t need a credit to buy an ev.

@ant2011

Жыл бұрын

@@peterhestevold4360 why are you such a hater? Why can't you understand their frustration?

@dwightjones3305

Жыл бұрын

Retired people are an example of someone who worked hard for his money and paid a lot of tax, but doesn’t benefit from a tax deduction now.

great review. Anyone here knows for sure If I can get the Federal Tax credit in Wisconsin USA ? I keep reading IF the ev it is not built in the US , it won't qualify for the tax credit. thanks in advance !

I think it has tall gearing. I have a Fiat 500e, 1st Gen, the accelerations all on the low end. A lot of the power is wasted because you can't get traction. I want to try oversized tires someday, 60s or 65s.

Any testing on the volvo c40/xc40?

I would opt for the upcoming BMW IX1 when it is released for USA instead.

Aren't the Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf cheaper? Or did you mean cheapest at the time you ordered? Bolt I think was not available most of 2021. Not sure about the Leaf.

I heard the 2024 is going be with bigger battery, which I think will also increase the price of the mini.

I have driven every EV in the US, owned four premium models, and agree wholeheartedly. The Mini (aside for range) is the best, most fun EV available by a mile.

What kind of improvement to the interior sound level did changing the tires and wheels make? I rented a MINI Cooper S with 17” runflat tires. It was extremely loud - loud enough to make me not want to buy one.

@cadriver2570

2 жыл бұрын

No runflats on the electric model.

Great review and My BRG is on its way and I'm a Tesla owner for last 5 years and when I test drove mini SE... ordered it as soon as I got out the car! that's how good it was... I was wondering.. why didn't I test drove this before??? Probably because of my prejudice of its size!!! .. not an american size!!!.... but it felt safe, grounded, planted and FUN!!!! So what is the tire I should go for? I want all season tires.. mine comes with performance summer tires..

@johnlee5307

Жыл бұрын

mine came with Pirellis CInturato RFT all seasons in Socal.

you guys rock

Such a bummer, I commute 45 miles to work in Green Bay Wisconsin. I have been driving my Mini Cooper 2011 for 6 years and I’m dying for an upgrade. I guess this won’t be a possibility with the weather and range

@williamumbach592

Жыл бұрын

Not unless you can positively level 2 charge while at work.

I don’t know, you do seem to be a bit partial to mini’s! At least this one isn’t falling apart!

0-60 in 7sec is the same as the 1st generation BWW Mini Cooper S.

Is this front wheel drive?

What colour is that Mini?

Mini forever!

Looked into leasing one in Los Angeles and was told for sale only. Seemed odd, but I only lease EV's since technology is changing so quickly.

@rogermartinez78

2 жыл бұрын

Me too from the LA area but I went ahead and ordered one two days ago, iconic trim.

@barryw9473

2 жыл бұрын

My friend is very sad he decided to lease his M3. He put 17,000 miles on it and now needs to shell out for a new one as He agreed not to buy out the lease.

The range is a show stopper

I've only seen ONE on the road thus far. At least the one in this video didn't have those gayass "outlet" hubcaps!

If they could get 200 miles of range, I would order this MINI today, sight unseen.

@barryw9473

2 жыл бұрын

If BMW put the current generation i3 pack in the car, it would be very close to 200 miles. Sad as all i3 packs take up the same space.

These will be fantastic in the used car market off lease

@johnlee5307

Жыл бұрын

2020s are just coming on the maket as used and they have not depreciated very much in this supply constrained market for EVs and the high gas prices. You can easily sell it for more than what you paid for minus the tax credit after nearly 2.5 years and 25k miles.

@mike_t_007

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlee5307 Crazy times we're in 😁 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏼👍👍🏿

There are standing e-scooters with the same range for 3-4k. That’s sad lol

The biggest issue with these is avaliability. Mini are really struggling to get inventory, at least here in CA

@doomsday9973

2 жыл бұрын

easier to get on the east coast. Any EV is tough to get in CA.

@johnlee5307

Жыл бұрын

all you have to do is order one through the website and you'll get it in 4 months. Also most Mini dealers don't charge market adjustment on orders.

we need a sedan ev priced between this mini SE and the i4, kinda hoping chevy comes out with a nice ev sedan but GM/chevy is notorious for horrible interior design haven't liked their interior since the 60's cars, except for the new blazer i found that attractive for an SUV which i don't like...

@L0K0R4C1NG

2 жыл бұрын

Well Chevy tried, it’ll be hard to trust them after all those Chevy bolts batteries catching fire

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

@@L0K0R4C1NG the defect was with LG Energy's packs, GM failed to handle the recall and communication effectively

@shitloveaduck

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamespaul2587 - All the manufacturers run into this. Like Ford rear differentials rusting. Even when they named the manufacturer that messed up with not treating the metal or painting it, everyone still said “Ford trucks are rusting!” Hahaha. Like the aluminum truck bodies will rust!! People unfortunately hear what they want to hear a lot of the time.

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

@@shitloveaduck agreed, it's too bad GM handled the matter so poorly, they could have made arrangements to buy back the vehicles or offer generous trade allowances on other new GM vehicles until the new battery packs were available.

Daddy like this car!

100 miles for $37G, thats a bit steep. Counting the new Ford lightning pick up base model has a 200 mile range, larger, and has 4 doors...this definitely is not bargain.

I am surprised you say the warm weather range is sufficient when early on you stated you took a 600 mile trip to Colorado -without saying how may times you had to stop to charge and the total number of hours spent charging to take that trip. That would have been useful information. I would love to see Mini design a Mini Cooper sized EV from the ground up, to see how the range and storage/space utilization might improve.

Might be the best but definitely isn't the cheapest. Not even close.

Tommy your too in love with Mini's to do a impartial review.

How tall is the man driving?

What it's like to live with the Mini SE? You're "living" with it, but it's just one of many cars in your fleet. Not exactly a real world situation.

so, it's like any other car but with the limitation on long range use - great, that's all i need to know and see no reason to replace my long paid off and perfectly functional current vehicle

@robertstancliffsr9575

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 R50 Mini Cooper with only 21,000 miles. I have recently started to drive it more. and with no payments for the last 15 years I think keeping it for another 15 is my best bet.........

Still to expensive in Canada 🇨🇦

Most car reviewers place the Mini and the Honda E in the same category, ie, style over substance! We have 2 BEVs they both have CCS charging and are range topping in their class, I would never consider a mini as ours do long journeys of 300+ km every week.

Range is way too low. How can it be the best deal??

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

Because so many people over estimate the range they really need, especially if home charging and good public charging infrastructure is available.

@shitloveaduck

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamespaul2587 - there are still other options in this price range that have proven to be very good also, if not better and have almost double the range. The idea that it’s the best deal really is flawed. You are only making an excuse. If you like them, are a fan,,,, cool!! That helps minimize the limited range as you are willing to deal with it.

@wzDH106

2 жыл бұрын

The majority of North Americans don't need 950 miles per charge, the average daily driving is 30-40 miles, a figure this vehicle is capable of with a 70-80 mile buffer. We live in what many consider a rural area, with regular errands pushing 30 to 45 miles each way (60 - 90 round trip). The Mini SE is a champ in those missions... in the rain, loaded, and temperatures in the 30s (F).

@shitloveaduck

2 жыл бұрын

@@wzDH106 - the average daily driving, sure, but how many trips do they make each year. I drive 13 hours out to Vancouver BC and 9 times out of 10, then I drive to the ferry and to Victoria, BC to explore the island or take my yacht out. Then I drive 10 hours out to Manitoba 2-3 times per year to an area where charging stations just simply do not exist!! I’m completely screwed there! I would have to own a second truck as it’s a fishing trip and we go into some challenging locations. I make about a dozen 5 hour (one way) trips every year, then I go down into the USA on a couple of road trips each year to some great fishing, again very few, if any chargers. On all my fishing trips I’m towing a 20 ft enclose trailer with out individual boats, gear and 3 other guys in the truck with me. I often pull the same trailer out to Victoria and back. I have a Lightning on order and am fortunate enough to have a second truck, F150 Tremor, that I can take in the long trips instead. Even if I average out to 150 miles per day, there are many other considerations to take into account that still make it very challenging to impossible to realistically own an EV truck. Now, if there was aPHEV truck with maybe a 100 mile range battery only,,,, I would benefit immensely and probably use the EV only for 60% of the miles I put on. My wife has a Wrangler Sahara 4xe and she does over 79% EV only with it but needs the ICE engine for several trips in the 3-4 hour range into the foothills where unfortunately there are no public chargers. She can plug into Level 2 charging at her destinations. Much more realistic option and the reduction in emissions would be significantly more as more people can actually afford a PHEV. The Gladiator 4xe is just around the corner and once in a truck, I will buy that too. Probably sell the Lightning at that point. The Lightning is just a toy/experiment for my use.

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

@@shitloveaduck not an excuse, I'm just saying these vehicles would satisfy many customers that don't need long range, much more stylish and premium than many other EVs however some need longer range to be practical

drive the mini spring summer and fall ..subaru in winter

We get so screwed in Canada. The car is still 40k base 🥲

@johnlee5307

Жыл бұрын

for that money you can buy the Honda CIvic Si with all the options that are not availabe in USA for less money than us. You win some and you lose some, I guess.

A couple of years ago I was looking to trade my Fiat 500 on a new mini Cooper. I took a test ride and couldn’t wait to get back to the dealership. Granted the roads were pretty bad but that Mini had to be the worst riding vehicle I’ve ever driven. I couldn’t wait to get back to my Fiat 500. The Ry quality reminded me of when I test drove a Smart car. To call that Mini Cooper the best EV is silly.

@reginaldcapers9478

2 жыл бұрын

I'm considering the 500e vs Mini SE. Are you saying the 500e is a better riding vehicle?

@michaelschaefer3124

2 жыл бұрын

@@reginaldcapers9478 You have to test drive them both and see if yourself. My 2013 Fiat 500 Sport Rd. a lot nicer than the mini Cooper that I test drove, although I replaced the low profile tires on my Fiat with a higher profile tire on a to a smaller rim that made the car ride much better. The Fiat 500 sport also has what they call a sport tune suspension which rides on the rough side. It all depends on the roads of course where I live the roads are terrible.

@reginaldcapers9478

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Is there a different ride quality in the 500 ICE vs. 500e?

@misterb1132

2 жыл бұрын

That's too bad. I have had three Camrys, a Tundra, a Volvo, and an Accord. My 2016 Mini hardtop is the best driving and handling car I have ever had. And the interior quality is top notch. Have 111,000 miles on mine and it runs like a top.

@michaelschaefer3124

2 жыл бұрын

@@misterb1132 there is a big difference between ride quality and handling. Ride quality is how comfortable the car feels in every day driving, a smooth comfortable ride, whereas handling is basically how fast you can go around turns.

Cheapest ev is the mg SUV which starts at £25.000

Actually the cheapest electric car you can buy right now is $18,000. Electromechanica solo.

I think; "this is very comparable to my wife's 2018 Ford Focus Electric". It likely has a better warranty though. Ford is a designed obsolescence company now!

Only if it was offerd it in the 4 door hard top for a little more practacality . And whats up with stoping the offering the Manuel in its ice Version?